FALL ANIME 2016 PREVIEW

How many years has it been now?
We are soon to kick off our 7th year running!

:RESOURCES:
Anichart, ANN, CR, LiveChart, MAL

:Excluded Titles:
Cardfight!! Vanguard G Next , Heybot, Neko no Dayan: Fushigi Gekijou, PJ Berri no Mogu Mogu Munya Munya, Nyanbo!, Uchi no Tama Shirimasenka?

:Continuing Titles:
DAYS, Puzzle & Dragons X, Saiki Kusuo no Ψ Nan, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V

Last Updated: 09/12/2016

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12-Sai. Chiccha na Mune no Tokimeki 2

Animation Company: OML
Website: http://www.shogakukan.co.jp/pr/12sai/
Genre: Romance, School, Shoujo
Airing Date: October 3rd, 2016
Summary: Second Season of 12-Sai. Chiccha na Mune no Tokimeki.
The story begins with Hanabi, a sixth-grade girl who is neither an adult nor a child. She deals with issues such as accidentally witnessing her homeroom teacher kissing, and worrying about experiencing physiological changes before her friends. The series depicts a 12-year-old girl’s innocent worries and first love.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Never watched it.

Vantage: I remember this! Never watched it though.

Berry: Heard it’s a sweet show, but I don’t feel like watching it.

Nikolita: This show continues to be a big no for me.

Charibo: Nope and I did not watch the first season.

Oki: The issue with shows like this is it is both thought provoking and uncomfortable. You see someone grow, but as a woman myself this was an awkward time for me and it definitely gives me unwanted feelings of nostalgia

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3-gatsu no Lion

Animation Company: Shaft
Website: http://3lion-anime.com/
Genre: Drama, Game, Seinen, Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Tei Kiriyama is a 17-year-old boy who recently started living alone, financed by his salary as a professional Shogi player. Despite his independence, however, he’s yet to mature emotionally, and his problems continue to haunt him in his daily life. His relationship with his adoptive family is strained, and he has difficulties interacting with his fellow high school students. Meanwhile, his professional career has entered a slump. Burdened with the heavy expectations placed on him as the fifth to become pro in middle school, his wins and losses are fluctuating as his record and progression into the ranks begin to stagnate. Acquainted with Rei are the three Kawamoto sisters: Akari, Hinata, and Momo. Unlike Rei, they live happily in their modest home, which they warmly welcome Rei into as if he were one of their own. Despite his reservations about becoming too close to the family, he frequently visits, interacting with them and receiving the kind of care and affection he never quite had while under his foster home. This is the story of Rei’s triumphs and failures, relationships new and old, and his growth as a person.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Let’s be real how can be NOT be hyped about this? I can’t wait to watch this!

Vantage: I know this manga has an excellent reputation, and that SHAFT was generally lauded as a great choice for the adaptation. Really looking forward to it!

Berry: I don’t know anything about Shogi, but this show looks lovely.

Nikolita: Pass. However it gets props from me for being a somewhat original show idea. Looks great too!

Charibo: I don’t know, maybe?

Oki: It definitely sounds very moving, but I don’t think I can particularly adjust to the kind of show focusing on a protagonist with such a demanding form of independence who also does not know how to be independent.

Possible Bloggers: Eva

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AJIN 2

Animation Company: Polygon Pictures
Website: http://www.ajin.net/
Genre: Action, Horror, Mystery, Seinen, Supernatural
Airing Date: October 1, 2016
Summary: Second cours of Ajin.
Ajin are humans that cannot die. Seventeen years ago, they first appeared on a battlefield in Africa. From then on, more of their kind are discovered within the human society. Their rarity in appearance means that, for experimental purposes, the government will generously reward anyone who captures one. In the present day, for what a certain high school student expects to be a typical summer holiday, his life is about to turn unexpected…
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Haha..hahaha…. *RUNS AWAY* NEVARRRRRR!!!

Vantage: Did the first season of this ever make it out of Netflix? Just like with Sinbad no Bouken, if you don’t have a subscription, then don’t count on actually watching this until the season’s over.

Berry: Ahh…Ajin. I covered the first season, and I did like it, but I don’t think I’m going to cover this. There’s other sequels this season for me to tackle and I don’t want to overwhelm myself.

Nikolita: Berserk was like the sole horror anime I’d ever voluntarily watch. Therefore pass on this one.

Charibo: The Opening of the first season was good… and that’s probably the only thing that was good…

Oki: I have issues with its style of animation and I don’t care to watch the entire first season in time to cover this.

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All Out!!

Animation Company: Madhouse x TMS Entertainment
Website: http://allout-anime.com/
Genre: School, Seinen, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: In rugby, there is no ace striker, there is no number four batter, so who is the star of the team?
The story begins at school entrance ceremony of Kanagawa High School where Kenji Gion, a small but gutsy go-getter joins the rugby club. He joins with his classmate, Iwashimizu, who has a complicated past and sub-captain Hachiouji, who always takes good care of his Club members. Lastly, there is Captain Sekizan, who has overwhelming powers but keeps his cards close to his chest. With such differences in both personality and physical performance, the team must learn to work and grow together so they can become the best.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Rudby eh? I might watch it since it’s a different sport adaption. I am always open to more variety!

Vantage: A rugby anime? I can’t say I’m much of a fan, but I might try this for the sheer novelty. Also Madhouse.

Berry: Rugby is not a thing here in the States. I’m sure people play it…somewhere. But we have American Football which is the popular thing that looks like rugby? So yeah obviously I know nothing about rugby, but sports anime…so I have to watch this.

Nikolita: Ha, I didn’t think much of the poster until I read Charibo’s comment and now I can’t unsee it. But yeah, it’s a sports anime so pass.

Charibo: DAT ASS! Sorry to sound so thirty but it’s the thing that stands out the most in this visual. They literally put it at the center of the picture so that was intentional. I’m not a huge fan of rugby but because my family, friends and basically my whole town is crazy about rugby I grew up to like it. Heck, I even played rugby for a bit, so I’ll watch the show, for the rugby and for those leg muscles.

Oki: I really enjoyed Eyeshield 21 so there is a chance I’ll check this out, but I am slightly allergic to sports.

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Bernard-jou Iwaku.

Animation Company: Creators in Pack
Website: http://www.dreamcreation.co.jp/bernard/
Genre: Comedy
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The short gag manga is about the love of famous works of literature. It follows Sawako “Miss Bernard” Machida, a lazy girl who wants to be a well-read person — but does not actually read much. The manga recounts the conversations between “Miss Bernard” and her bookworm friends about the Bible, The Tale of the Heike, Guns, Germs, and Steel, The Door into Summer, The Great Passage, Fermat’s Last Theorem, and more masterpieces that she has not necessarily read.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Not feeling this one.

Vantage: I didn’t know there existed a gag manga that discussed Fermat’s Last Theorem. I might try watching this if it’s sufficiently entertaining.

Berry: I love books and reading but…uhhhh…

Nikolita: Maybe? It’s about books and it’s supposed to be funny, so there’s potential.

Charibo: My uncle is named Bernard… I’m only interested in the Tale of Heike. Fermat’s last theorem and Guns, Germs and Steel? Not so much.

Oki: I just can’t. Things this cute make me disinterested.

Possible Bloggers: Nikolita

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Brave Witches

Animation Company: Silver Link.
Website: http://w-witch.jp/
Genre: Action, Ecchi, Magic, Military, Sci-Fi
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: In September 1944, allied forces led by the 501st Joint Fighter Wing “Strike Witches” successfully eliminate the Neuroi threat from the skies of the Republic of Gallia, thus ensuring the security of western Europe. Taking advantage of this victory, allied forces begin a full-fledged push toward central and eastern Europe. From a base in Petersburg in the Empire of Orussia, the 502nd Joint Fighter Wing “Brave Witches,” upon whom mankind has placed its hopes, flies with courage in the cold skies of eastern Europe.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3

Team Impression

Eva: Vantage will be psyched for this one. I might try it again, just a question of if the fanservice will turn me away again.

Vantage: Unsurprisingly, I absolutely loved Strike Witches. I’m a little sceptical about Silver Link taking over from Gonzo, but if this spin-off is anything like its inspiration then I think I’m going to really enjoy this.

Berry: Nooooooope

Nikolita: Meeeh.

Charibo: AHAHAHAHA HELL NO!

Oki: I am not fond of these types of shows.

Possible Bloggers: Vantage

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Bubuki Buranki: Hoshi no Kyojin

Animation Company: SANZIGEN
Website: http://bbkbrnk.com/
Genre: Action, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Sequel of Bubuki Buranki.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Didn’t watch the first one, pass~

Vantage: I haven’t seen the first season.

Berry: Same as everyone.

Nikolita: Haven’t seen the first season, so pass.

Charibo: Same as above.

Oki: I’m just generally disinterested in this show and its premise.

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BUNGOU STRAY DOGS 2

Animation Company: BONES
Website: http://bungo-stray-dogs.jp/
Genre: Mystery, Seinen, Supernatural
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Second Season of Bungou Stray Dogs.
Nakajima Atsushi was kicked out of his orphanage, and now he has no place to go and no food. While he is standing by a river, on the brink of starvation, he rescues a man whimsically attempting suicide. That man is Dazai Osamu, and he and his partner Kunikida are members of a very special detective agency. They have supernatural powers and deal with cases that are too dangerous for the police or the military. They’re tracking down a tiger that has appeared in the area recently, around the time Atsushi came to the area. The tiger seems to have a connection to Atsushi, and by the time the case is solved, it is clear that Atsushi’s future will involve much more of Dazai and the rest of the detectives!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: =3= I still haven’t watched the first season even though I had planned to. Darn it…

Vantage: I’ve been recommended this, but I haven’t gotten round to watching it yet.

Berry: So Bungou had some rough parts, but in the end it was getting interesting so I’m looking forward to this season. I can’t wait to see more of animu Fitzgerald-san.

Nikolita: Haven’t seen the first season because I had no interest, so pass.

Charibo: I did not like the first season very much but I’ll continue to watch it with the hopes things will get better.

Oki: I did not watch the first season. This looks like a very good anime and has an intriguing animation style, but would require too much effort for me to cover.

Possible Bloggers: Berry

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Cheating Craft

Animation Company: Haoliners Animation
Website: http://cheating-craft.com/
Genre: Action
Airing Date: October 5, 2016
Summary: University Exams are one of the most influential factors in one’s early life. Depending on the results, a fantastic, high class, honorable life may await you. Or, on the other end of the spectrum, you may be left only leftovers. In this type of battlefield atmosphere, students are always doing their best to “evolve” and survive. “Learning Types” are students who have studied hard their whole lives and legitimately memorized everything they have studied, while “Cheating types” are those who, as the name suggests, only managed to climb the educational ladder by cheating. Though sometimes they must cooperate with each other, there is a great rivalry between the two types. How will the hero “Mumei”, a C Type, followed by the heroin “Koi” a L-Type, struggle in those tests. Now a new battle, one beyond imagination, is about to begin.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Well… this concept is…. certainly different. I guess I should take a look!

Vantage: I’ve never heard of the studio, but the synopsis sounds really fun! I’ll definitely give it a go.

Berry: Hmm, not sure what to make of the concept but it certainly catches my interest!

Nikolita: I’ve graduated post-secondary already, so the last thing I want to do is watch an anime about taking exams in school. *shudder*

Charibo: Sounds like a Survival type of show… I like the idea, but I don’t want this to be another Big Order, where everything sounded cool to me, until I watched the first episodes…

Oki: I like the look of the characters but don’t really know enough.

Possible Bloggers:

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Chi’s Sweet Home 2016

Animation Company: Marza Animation Planet
Website: http://www.chissweethome.com/
Genre: Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: A new 3D CG anime of Kanata Konami’s slice-of-life manga Chi’s Sweet Home.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: … I have mixed opinions about this solely because it’s being done in 3D CG…

Vantage: CG is cancerous.

Berry: Cute, but the 3D CG makes me nervous.

Nikolita: Cute but no thanks.

Charibo: Believe it or not, I actually read the whole series… I’m not sure why…

Oki: Why do they have to ruin everything with CG. I want my 2ds dangit!!!

 

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ClassicaLoid

Animation Company: Sunrise
Website: http://www9.nhk.or.jp/anime/classica/
Genre: Comedy, Music
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: In a rural town undergoing revival through music, high school students Kanae and Sousuke meet none other than Beethoven and Mozart! Calling themselves “ClassicaLoids,” this mysterious duo creates a strange power through the “music” they play. One night, stars fall from the sky and gigantic robots appear, causing trouble every single day! Bach, Chopin, Schubert also appear as ClassicaLoids. What is the mystery behind the powers they possess? Are they humanity’s friend or foe?
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3

Team Impression

Eva: It looks like Sunrise has been expanding further into the music genre as of the late.

Vantage: I think I would like this a lot more if it took itself seriously instead of turning classical music into a dodgy-looking comedy.

Berry: So Beethoven isn’t deaf in this? Anyway…I’m not sure what to make of this. Playing violin in high school I grew a giant love for these iconic composers. But…to see them all goofy like this is weird. I don’t know if I’ll watch this, I’m on the fence.

Nikolita: Reminds me of a Professor Layton game. Really neat idea but as much as I love music, I don’t think it’s for me.

Charibo: Why not? I like classical music.

Oki: I just don’t want to watch music okay?!

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Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters

Animation Company: Toei Animation
Website: http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/appmon/
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids
Airing Date: October 1st, 2016
Summary: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Kids
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Oh look! It’s Yuuya and Yuzu from YGO ARC-V. I guess they traveled to the Digimon Realm together./s
But seriously, WTF?! Their character design look almost exactly the same- I mean for goodness sake, IT’S BASICALLY THE EXACT SAME COLOR PALETTE!

Vantage: Nope.

Berry: They’re very pointy!

Nikolita: Oh god I’m old. ;~;

Charibo: I have yet to see Digimon Adventure… but I doubt I’ll ever have the courage to watch this… And like Eva mentionned, this dude does look like that Yu-Gi-Oh! V character.

Oki: I never saw Digimon as a child so I’m not very interested in this.

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Drifters

Animation Company: Hoods Drifters Studio
Website: http://www.nbcuni.co.jp/rondorobe/anime/drifters/
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Historical, Samurai, Seinen
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Shimazu Toyohisa, whilst involved at the Battle of Sekigahara, manages to mortally wound Ii Naomasa, but is critically wounded in the process. As he walks from the field broken and bleeding, Toyohisa finds himself transported to a corridor of doors, where a bespectacled man at a desk waits for him. This man, Murasaki, sends Toyohisa into the nearest door where he wakes up in another world. There, Toyohisa meets other great warriors like him who have been transported as well, to be part of a group known as “Drifters.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episodes 1–3 will be previewed at a screening at Shinjuku Wald 9 on September 11, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin on October 7.

Team Impression

Eva: Now this is something I would ilke to watch.

Vantage: At least it doesn’t have a heavy focus on Nobunaga, right?

Berry: This looks cool as shit. Interesting art style. The director did the Hellsing OVAs, and even though I know nothing about Hellsing, it looks over the top. The director is also behind Jojo and, well lmao. Take the craziness from both of those shows, and I imagine this show will be a wild ride.

Nikolita: Maaaaaybe?

Charibo: I read “Sekigahara” and I thought, “oh mama, this could be interesting” and then I read about the other worlds thing and my hopes got crushed.

Oki: I think this might be fun to check out! Has a really weird broadcast schedule though.

Possible Bloggers: Berry, Oki

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Flip Flappers

Animation Company: Studio 3Hz
Website: http://flipflappers.com/
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Papika and Cocona hold the keys to open the door. When the two girls meet, their adventures in a different time and different overlapping dimension called “Pure Illusion” begin. Many things in Pure Illusion will stand in the girls’ way on their search for the mysterious crystal called the “Shard of Mimi,” an item that is said to grant any wish. However, when the girls find themselves in danger, the Shard of Mimi shines, and they are able to transform.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: The PV perked my interest, so I will probably watch at least a few episodes.

Vantage: I find it really interesting that Studio 3Hz keeps experimenting with wildly different art styles and genres despite only being around for a couple of years. You know how you can roughly tell when it’s A-1 or Silver Link producing a show? That’s not the case for these guys at all.

Berry: I’ll admit that I don’t like the art style too much, but this show actually looks really cool. Cute with flashy colors, but it looks like it’s going to get serious and I’m ALL for that. I love magical girl shows with a bit of darkness. :’)

Nikolita: I’m always on the fence with magical girl shows. I like shows from that genre such as Sailor Moon and Puella Magi Madoka Magica, but I tend to stay away from the really kiddy ones. Guess what kind of a vibe this one gives me.

Charibo: ” Papika and Cocona” … I laughed way too much when I read those names…

Oki: I am much more interested in other anime this season.

Possible Bloggers: Berry

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Fune wo Amu

Animation Company: Zexcs
Website: http://www.funewoamu.com/
Genre: Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo’s sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the “money-eating insect,” but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: This story feels fresh, I will be keeping an eye on this one!

Vantage: I’m surprised by how unique this seems. I’ll definitely try out the first few episodes.

Berry: They’re publishing a dictionary! A unique premise and I love it.

Nikolita: Yes please!  #booknerd

Charibo: Hey! That looks cool! I’ll watch that!

Oki: I think this could be an interesting watch: it has niche, an interesting art style, and offers something new to the genre.

Possible Bloggers: Nikolita

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Gi(a)rlish Number

Animation Company: Diomedea
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/gn/
Genre: Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The series follows Chitose Karasuma, a university student who aims to become a voice actress (seiyuu). The stage event listing further indicates that it focuses on the profession of idol seiyuu.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I think I might like this, but I doubt I’ll cover it.

Vantage: Idol seiyuu? I guess that’s a thing now, huh? Love Live immediately comes to mind.

Berry: You’d think because I reviewed Sore ga Seiyuu! and loved it that I would be all over this show, but something about this is turning me away.

Nikolita: She looks like she’s about twelve. Pass.

Charibo: Nooooooooooo. Also Diomeda is at it again.. heh… I’m still not over Mayoiga…

Oki: Idols? Blegh. I lasted 4 minutes into Idolmaster and that show is a gift.

 

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Haikyuu!!: Karasuno Koukou VS Shiratorizawa Gakuen Koukou (S3)

Animation Company: Production I.G
Website: http://www.j-haikyu.com/anime/
Genre: Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The third season of Haikyuu!!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: BOO YEAH! MORE HAIKYUU!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 So glad we got a third season!!!!!!!!

Vantage: I’ve never done Haikyuu!! but I know it’s very good. Maybe someday.

Berry: *HEAVY BREATHING*

Nikolita: Haven’t seen the earlier seasons, so pass.

Charibo: ONLY 10 EPISODES?!! DO THEY WANT TO END US? WHYYY? WHYYY? NOOO! LIFE IS UNFAIR! Sure we got the third season quite quickly after the second one but still T-T

Oki: Look at all dem sports

Possible Bloggers: Charibo, Berry

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Hibike! Euphonium 2

Animation Company: Kyoto Animation
Website: http://anime-eupho.com/
Genre: Drama, Music, School
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Second season of Hibike! Euphonium.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at a screening at Marunouchi Picadilly on September 10, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin in October, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: Raise of hands for those who thought PV 1 was an Eng Dub PV.

Vantage: I found some time this week to watch the extra episode that aired recently, and fell in love with Hibike! Euphonium all over again. Lesbian schoolgirls aside, it’s fucking beautiful, and I’m thrilled to bits that Kyoani have decided to throw more money at it. I’d be insane to not want to continue covering it, and may Natsuki-senpai continue to be best girl.

Berry: THE PV IS SO STUPID LMAO. Ah, but this show was only okay for me. I didn’t think it was such a big deal, so I don’t know if I’ll watch the sequel.

Nikolita: Lots of second seasons this… season. Anyways, pass.

Charibo: I don’t care about this show, at all…

Oki: Vantage take the shooow, take it from our haaaaaaands~

Possible Blogger: Vantage

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Idol Memories

Animation Company: Seven Arcs
Website: http://idol-memories.com/
Genre: Music
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: In the near future where Idols are active in the space of virtual reality, two units from the Shiritsu Kanon Gakuen, which are currently ranking down, are aiming for the top of idol league! Who will be getting the honorable tiara?
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3

Team Impression

Eva: It looks like a mix of Love Live, Macross’ Idols (with the outfits transformations) and others. I am bummed out to see the performances in CGI though… But I will probably take a look at this one.

Vantage: ZENKAI NO RABU RAIBU

Berry: Well hot damn I sure do love me some idols! Of course I’m going to check this out.

Nikolita: It’s a pass on any idol show for me.

Charibo: I don’t like female idols…

Oki: I see your idols and raise you a buttload of what the hell is that outfit anyway?

Possible Bloggers: Eva, Berry

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Kaitou Joker 4

Animation Company: Shin-Ei Animation
Website: http://s.mxtv.jp/joker/
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Shounen
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Fourth season in the Kaitou Joker anime series.
The thief Mysterious Joker doesn’t just steal things. An audacious and elusive miracle-maker, he travels the world searching for treasure with his partner and cook Hachi. As they circle the globe, they must avoid traps set by the police and compete in various competitions to reach their final goal, the Timeslip Treasure.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Apparently this show is super popular, but it never interested me. Maybe I should try again????

Vantage: Is this still going on?

Berry: I’ve only heard the opening song for this show and that shit is fire. Too bad I hate the designs.

Nikolita: Surprise, I haven’t seen any of the earlier seasons for this show either. 

Charibo: I don’t really have anything to add…

Oki: I am -5 seasons behind.

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Keijo!!!!!!!!

Animation Company: Xebec
Website: http://keijollllllll.com/
Genre: Ecchi, Shounen, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Kaminashi Nozomi (17) is an exceptional gymnast. So much so that colleges with some of the best gymnastic programs are trying to recruit her. Unfortunately for them, she has other plans. Due to her family being extremely poor, money is everything to her. That’s why she wants to step into the world of “Keijo.” “Keijo” is a type of gambling sport where girls stand on a small floating platform and compete against one another. The aim is to push the other contestant off of the platform into the water, but they are only allowed to use their butt or breasts to push the others off. Will Nozomi be able to compete in the intense world of “Keijo” and bring wealth and fortune for her family?
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: … No.

Vantage: Even I have standards. And was it necessary to have so many exclamation marks?

Berry: Everything was perfectly fine until it said they had to push each other off with their butts and boobs. I’m begging you…please. Why can’t we have a female sports anime with no fanservice? Why can’t we have a serious female sports anime? Why can’t you be progressive, Japan? Seeing shit like this honestly makes me so sad.

Nikolita: Charibo said it best in that I would pay to see such a moment too, but I also agree with what Berry said. As a woman, I feel like it would be awesome to have at least one or two genuine female sports anime where the show’s premise is not a joke or an excuse for fanservice.

Charibo: ” They are only allowed to use their butt or breast to push the other off”.  The perverted mind of some people always impresses me. I’d pay to see the moment where the guy announced his genius idea to the rest of the team.

Oki: Look there are two people in this blog who deal with fanservice. It’s me and Vantage. We like these kinds of shows and have weird issues, at least I do. But sometimes Jesus tells you no and this is the time.

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Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2

Animation Company: Sunrise
Website: http://g-tekketsu.com/
Genre: Action, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi, Space
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Second Season of Gundam Tekketsu
(S1) Over three hundred years have passed since the Calamity War, the great conflict between Earth and its outer space colonies. Now Earth is ruled over by four economic blocs, and the military organization Gjallarhorn is responsible for keeping the peace. Mars, on the other hand, depends heavily on Earth’s economy. Horrified by the appalling living conditions that Mars’ inhabitants have to bear, Kudelia Aina Bernstein, a young aristocrat from the Chryse Autonomous Region, gets involved in the Red Planet’s independence movement. She hires the services of a local company, Chryse Guard Security (CGS), to escort her on the journey to Earth to negotiate economic conditions with the earthly bloc that controls the region. The Third Army Division—consisting of Mikazuki Augus, Orga Itsuka, and many other child soldiers—are chosen to protect her.
When Gjallarhorn attacks the CGS facilities to assassinate the young revolutionary threatening their interests, Orga and his comrades must not let the attackers accomplish their goal—in fact, Gjallarhorn’s actions might turn out to be the unintentional catalyst that leads the children to be the forgers of their own destiny.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at a screening on October 1, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin on October 2, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: I am NOT ready for this season. It’s going to be a heartbreaker that’s for sure. And I’m pretty sure all my favourites who survived the first season are going to definitely die in this one. ;_____; Other than that, the PV music is absolutely gorgeous.

Vantage: I should watch this at some point. Kudelia a cute.

Berry: Ahhh, no. I actually tried watching it but to no avail.

Nikolita: Not a Gundam fan.

Charibo: I haven’t watched a single Gundam show… I should probably at least watch one Gundam show… but it won’t be this one.

Oki: I will enjoy reading Eva’s tears.

Possible Bloggers: Eva (MY HEART IS NOT READY)

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Kiitarou Shounen no Youkai Enikki

Animation Company: .Creators in Pack
Website: http://kiitarou.jp/
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Seinen, Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: This is the visual diary of Kiitarou’s experience with youkai. He’s a boy with a very strong spirit sense, but when he entered a forbidden storehouse, he was kicked out of his home. He soon found a new place to live, where he met a zashiki warashi (house spirit) named Suzu. He and Suzu soon began to attract all kinds of spirit creatures, starting with a nurikabe (appears as a wall that impedes travelers) and mokumokuren (appears as eyes in a torn paper wall). What kind of folkloric creature will he meet next?
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Yeah this sounds similar to Natsume Yuujinchou. This is going to have a tough time competing with Natsume Yuujinchou since it’s airing its 5th season this season too.

Vantage: Is this a poor man’s Natsume Yuujinchou? Not that I’ve watched or read that either, even though I really should have by now.

Berry: Not sure about this one, looks cute.

Nikolita: Seems like every season there’s at least one show involving youkai.

Charibo:Sounds like Natsume Yuujinchou, but it ain’t no Natsume Yuujinchou.

Oki: I have a curse…everytime it’s a comedy I can’t cover it.

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Long Riders!

Animation Company: Actas
Website: http://anime-longriders.com/index.html
Genre: Comedy, Shounen, Slice of Life, Sports
Airing Date: October 8, 2016
Summary: Ami Kurata is a first year college student with no special qualities. One day she happens to notice someone riding a folding bike, immediately falls in love with it, and uses all her savings to buy one. She eventually gets introduced to the world of long-distance bicycling and road racer bikes, and she forms a cycling team called Fortuna with four other female college students from the same school. Their goal is to ride in a “brevet” or long-distance event called “Fresh.”
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I will definitely watch this one, but I won’t cover it. I just hope they will focus more on the sport than you know, fluff.

Vantage: I’m pretty sure this is a CGDCT. In which case, it sounds perfect.

Berry: This show looks more tame, but I’m afraid it’ll be more of a “cute girls doing cute things” show than an actual sports anime because PFFT GIRLS CAN’T BE SERIOUS ABOUT SPORTS, THAT’S NOT CUTE. RIGHT? RIGHT…Japan…you fucks…

Nikolita: Not my thing, but another neat idea for a show. Yay for new ideas!

Charibo: So it’s like Yowamushi Pedal with girls? MEH.

Oki: No

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Lostorage incited WIXOSS

Animation Company: J.C.Staff
Website: http://lostorage-wixoss.com/
Genre: Game, Psychological
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: A new WIXOSS television series set to air Autumn 2016.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Yessss, I love how it’s getting an entirely new series. Although I still have to finish the first series, I am already looking forward to this one.

Vantage: I loved the shock ending to the first season, but thought the second season fell flat. I’ll definitely be watching this, although it’s not something I’d be interested in blogging (not least of all because I have a feeling it’ll be doused in a generous helping of the Funimation hardsubs from hell).

Berry: WHY MUST MORE GIRLS SUFFER?! But hey it looks like guys are going to get involved too. WIXOSS is amazing, and considering I blogged one of the seasons, I feel obligated to cover this as well.

Nikolita: I don’t know anything about this series, so pass.

Charibo: Never heard of this…

Oki: I never really got into this show.

Possible Bloggers: Berry

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Luger Code 1951

Animation Company: Studio Deen
Website: http://www.animax.co.jp/luger-code
Genre:  Action, Fantasy
Airing Date: October 22, 2016
Summary: Grand Prize winner of the Shonen Jump+ × Animax Anime Scenario Award. A 2016 TV anime has been greenlit.
The story follows a young genius university professor who is able to learn any language. He is asked to decipher a code used in wireless communication: the Luger Code, developed by werewolves, enemies to mankind. Startled to find that he cannot decipher the code and desperate to study it, the professor embarks on a journey to capture a living werewolf to aid him.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I ought to be watching more Studio DEEN shows now days. Been a while.

Vantage: Wait, is the werewolf a cute girl? I’m going to try this out for the bants, and also because I’ve started unironically looking forward to anything Studio DEEN churns out these days. It’s called the Konosuba effect.

Berry: I don’t think I’ve seen much werewolves in anime? Could be good.

Nikolita: While some supernatural creatures interest me, werewolves have never been one of them. Maybe I’m too picky?

Charibo: Hearing the word “werewolf” reminds me I need to finish Wolf’s rain…. but yeah, I don’t feel like even giving this show a chance.

Oki: I don’t feel too eager here.

Possible Bloggers: Vantage

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Magic-kyun! Renaissance

Animation Company: Sunrise
Website: http://www.magic-kyun.jp/index.php
Genre: Magic, Romance, Music
Airing Date: October 2, 2016
Summary: A world where art becomes magic. In this world, people who can inspire passion with their Magic Arts are called Artistas, and are employed in show business. In Hoshinomori Private Magical Arts High School, where Artistas are taught, a strange new student named Ohana Aigasaki transfers into the school.
Ohana is placed on the planning committee for the school’s yearly Hoshinomori Summer Festa cultural festival. She spends her romantic school life with six other boys who aim to become entertainers in the future. Each of the boys specializes in his own Arts, and aims to make Hoshi Fes a success. In addition, the boys also aim to be chosen alongside Ohana as the school’s Artista Prince and Princess, only chosen once a year. A Magic-kyun for you! A new renaissance starts here! Magic-kyun! Renaissance is a multimedia project where you can create great memories with Artistas of greatly varying personalities!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Wow we’re not even halfway down the list and already so many music shows!!!! BUT EXCELLENT, LOTS OF OPTIONS!!! BUT GOD DAMN IT, SEE THAT ROMANCE IN THE GENRE?! WELL THERE BETTER BE GOD DAMN ROMANCE. DON’T SAY THERE WILL BE ROMANCE IN IF YA NOT GONNA GIVE US ANY! /frustrations of a neglected music romance fan.

Vantage: Why, Sunrise? Why?

Berry: Look, more idols for me! But lol there’s probably not going to be any romance.

Nikolita: Ohhh a romantic musical harem? Say it isn’t so! (I also wholeheartedly echo Eva’s sentiments!)

Charibo: I like that sleepy white hair guy, he’s my type of 2D animu bishounen. Aside from that I have no objections to make, it’ll be like Uta no Prince-sama but with a different cast so why not guys… why not. Also, please no romance, romance makes me cringe.

Oki: And you have sung with too many guys. . .

Possible Bloggers: Eva, Nikolita

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Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku

Animation Company: Lerche
Website: http://mahoiku.jp/
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural, Thriller
Airing Date: October 2, 2016
Summary: The highly popular social network game “Magical Girl Raising Project” is a miraculous game that produces real Magical Girls with a chance of 1 in 10000 for each person. Girls who are lucky enough to gain the power of magic spend fulfilling days. But one day, the administration arbitrarily announces that “There are too many magical girls so they will be halved.” The curtain will now be raised on the relentless and merciless survival game between 16 magical girls.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3

Team Impression

Eva: Oh man I really like how the Magical Girl theme is used in this concept.It is a great twist, I would love the read the series, but I am a bit wary of the fact it’s is a thriller. Might spook me too much! *Sparkly Eyes at Yenpress* You will bring this over, right? SUPPORT ALL LIGHT NOVEL LICENSES!!!!!!!

Vantage: Making magical girls suffer is the new black.

Berry: Premise sounds great but the cutesy art style throws me off. Still, I’ll check it out.

Nikolita: It’s like magical girls in the world of the Hunger Games. This is not the magical girl show I’m looking for.

Charibo: Sorry, Magical girl isn’t really my cup of tea but if they actually kill each other and suffer a lot, I’ll watch it. But I want this to be bloody, make it rain.

Oki: I see your cute and raise you a nope.

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Monster Hunter Stories: RIDE ON

Animation Company: David Production
Website: http://www.mh-stories-rideon.jp/
Genre: Fantasy
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: This is a world where both men and monsters exist. Those who hunt the monsters are called Hunters. But in a small corner of the Hunter’s world, there are those called Riders who bond with and coexist with monsters. With their Kizuna Ishi (Bonding Stones) that allow them to awaken the hidden power inside monsters, Riders live in secrecy together with their Otomon, the monsters they formed a connection with. Ryūto, a young boy living in the Rider village of Hakum, dreams of becoming the world’s best Rider. Having just turned 12, he sets out to find his own Otomon for himself before the ceremony where he is given his own Kizuna Ishi. Together with his kind-hearted childhood friend Shuval, his inquisitive childhood friend Lilia, and his partner Naviloo, he sets out deep into the forest, and has a miraculous encounter with a Rathalos.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Holy shit, apparently this is going to have 48 episodes!!!!!!!! I am surprised how the fights reminds me a bit of the gameplay graphics though. The texture looks similar.

Vantage: Speaking of Monster Hunter, I haven’t even started MH4U and MHG is already out.

Berry: Never was interested in Monster Hunter.

Nikolita: Reminds me of Monster Rancher for some reason.

Charibo: Heh…This is not the Hunter that I want.

Oki: I don’t even know.

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Nanbaka

Animation Company: Satelight
Website: http://www.nanbaka.tv/
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The series focuses on Jyugo, Uno, Nico, and Rock, four young prisoners at a unique prison where inmates are divided into groups and assigned numbers. They comprise group 13 and, despite the circumstances, take every opportunity to have fun, much to the chagrin of their guard Hajime. However, Jyugo’s leisurely life is upset when he learns there is more to his past than he remembers…
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Not sure about this one.

Vantage: I might try this if it gets a positive reception, but otherwise I’m not really interested.

Berry: What a colorful prison. I don’t know about this one, seems a little too goofy.

Nikolita: Pass.

Charibo: … heh again …

Oki: It sounds interesting but the genres tell me I am not interested.

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Natsume Yuujinchou Go (S5)

Animation Company: Shuka
Website: http://www.natsume-anime.jp/
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Season 5 of Natsume Yuujinchou
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at a screening on October 1, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: I love love loveeeee this series!!! But I’m actually two seasons behind. 🙁 And I’m a bit behind on the manga too. Regardless I’m happy to see this series on the screen again!

Vantage: I really should start watching this. Then again, I’m not one to waste episodes of an iyashikei unless I need to be healed.

Berry: *sighs* Still on my To Watch list.

Nikolita: I haven’t seen any of the earlier seasons but it looks really pretty. *0*   I might watch this anyways.

Charibo: HELL YES! I’m a new addition to the Natsume Yuujinchou fandom but I felt the hype when this new season was announced. I can’t wait!

Oki: I am just way too far behind to cover this.

Possible Bloggers: Charibo

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Nazotokine

Animation Company: Tengu Koubou
Website: http://nazotokine.com/
Genre: Game
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: T
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Looks like we’re going in blind with this one. The mascot is cute though, so that’s a plus! 😛

Vantage: I like the girl’s character design. That’s about it, though.

Berry: The art is cute and the little…thing…in the hat is cute, but I wish we knew more about it.

Nikolita: It looks pretty, but I don’t like committing to shows I know nothing about.

Charibo: Stop it with the cute shows. When was the last time we got some decent psychological thriller or some nice horror show?

Oki: This is just too cute looking.

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Nobunaga no Shinobi

Animation Company: TMS Entertainment
Website: http://nobunaga-no-shinobi.com/
Genre: Comedy, Historical
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Chidori is a little ninja girl living in Japan’s Warring States Period. One day, Oda Nobunaga rescued her from drowning in a river. Since that day, Chidori knew she wanted to serve Nobunaga. Five years later, she and Sukezou (who likes her) head out from their ninja village, determined to serve Oda Nobunaga!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | Episode 0

Team Impression

Eva: Nah, I am sick of Oda Nobunaga storylines.

Vantage: Aha! Here’s the token Nobunaga show!

Berry: Literally, I don’t know any other important Japanese historical figure because it’s all about Nobunaga. Enough!

Nikolita: Noooope.

Charibo: Oda Nobunaga is sure a popular figure. Sadly I don’t think I’ll learn anything about Japanese history while watching this…

Oki: It’s both comedy and cute. So nah.

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Occultic;Nine

Animation Company:  A-1 Pictures
Website: http://occultic-nine.com/
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The “paranormal science” story follows nine idiosyncratic individuals, linked by the “Chōjō Kagaku Kirikiri Basara” occult summary blog run by 17-year-old second-year high school student Yūta Gamon. Little incongruities that occur around these nine eventually lead to a larger, unimaginable event that may alter what is considered common sense in this world.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: You bet I will watch this!

Vantage: Robotics;Notes ended up being far less memorable than Steins;Gate was. I have no idea how this will fare compared to its vaguely-related predecessors, but it’ll be an interesting watch nonetheless. I imagine there’s quite a bit of hype, too.

Berry: I’m one of the few that never finished Steins;Gate because I found it incredibly boring. I watched Robotics;Notes all the way through and didn’t like it, and don’t even get me started with Chaos;Head, so I’m just not going to waste my time with this one.

Nikolita: Looks interesting!

Charibo: Yes! Looks interesting to me too!

Oki: I think this sounds pretty epic!

Possible Bloggers: Oki

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Sengoku Choujuu Giga

Animation Company:  ILCA
Website: http://www.kbc.co.jp/scg/
Genre: Demons, Historical, Supernatural
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The history, either daily life or life stories of Sengoku warriors, is described using animals. We invite popular young actors and unique casts to voice out those Sengoku warriors while joking about them. An anime that teases Japan’s history and Sengoku warriors; that’s “Sengoku Choujuu Giga.”
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Aren’t there any other interesting periods? I mean I LOVE historical, but it would be nice to switch it up.

Vantage: I’m so tired of the Sengoku period.

Berry: ….No.

Nikolita: I don’t think this is for me.

Charibo: Like Vantage said, why can’t we get “historical” animu about different Japanese periods? Like Heian, for example, I would love to learn more about the Heian period. And don’t tell me nothing happened during Heian!

Oki: I have learned about a lot of periods in Japanese history, at this point even the Jumon era would be better. . . .

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Shakunetsu no Takkyuu Musume

Animation Company: Kinema Citrus
Website: http://syakunetsu.com/
Genre: Sports, Seinen
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The story follows middle school students Koyori Tsumuzikaze and Agari Kamiya as they enter the world of girls’ middle school ping pong.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I thought about it and: No.

Vantage: I might give this a go because there are cute girls, and because I liked Yuyushiki, but let’s be real – this won’t be the next Ping Pong The Animation.

Berry: See? This is what I’m…ahh forget it.

Nikolita: Anyone else think that it looks a little like Azumanga Daioh?

Charibo: I hate ping pong and I hate those girls, especially the one with big boobs at the bottom right corner.

Oki: This show looks like everything I don’t enjoy!

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SHOW BY ROCK!! # (S2)

Animation Company: Bones
Website: http://showbyrock-anime.com/
Genre: Comedy, Music
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Metropolis of music, MIDICITY. A kitty girl wearing gothic lolita clothing named Cyan is scouted by Maple Arisugawa, the president of a music agency. From there, she meets Chuchu (a pun off of the sound that rabbits make) the honor student rabbit girl, a net geek dog girl named Retoree (from “Retriever”), and an alien sheep (?) girl named Moa. Together, they form the band named “Plasmagica,” and aim for the top of the world.  However, the path there is long and tough, and keeping in high spirits is important. By battling against other strange bands, Plasmagica slowly grows toward a top-grade band. In the end, they’ll be a band that becomes the driving force of MIDICITY’s music industry… Maybe? Gonna be a music millionaire!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3 | PV 4 | PV 5

Team Impression

Eva: I can’t remember if I finished the first season, but I did like it enough that I would want to watch the second season. I have so many series on hold…

Vantage: I haven’t first season.

Berry: Obviously this one is mine!

Nikolita: Big huge NO from me.

Charibo: Cute girls doing cute things is a no-no for me

Oki: Show by disinterest.

Possible Bloggers: Berry

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Shuumatsu no Izetta

Animation Company: .
Website: http://izetta.jp/
Genre: Action, Historical, Military
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: If I am promised to the princess, then I will fight for her sake. In 1939 C.E., the imperialist nation of Germania invaded a neighboring country. All at once, that war spread throughout Europe, and the era was dragged into a spiral of a great war.
Then, in 1940, Germania’s attack turned towards the Principality of Elystadt, a small Alps country abundant with beautiful water and greenery.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3 | PV 4

Team Impression

Eva: OOOOOHHHHHHHHH I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3

Vantage: I think this could potentially be incredible. I have my suspicions that it might be yuri (I’ve been playing Katahane recently) and the studio feels like A-1 although it’s yet to be revealed – either way, this is definitely one to watch.

Berry: This looks so lovely, I can’t wait to see this one!

Nikolita: So pretty.  ^_^

Charibo: Why not. Is that a Shoujo Ai? I hope it is.

Oki: I think this has a lot of potential for greatness but I’m unsure how much I’ll like it.

Possible Bloggers: Eva

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Soushin Shoujo Matoi

Animation Company: White Fox
Website: http://www.matoi-anime.com/
Genre: Magic, Supernatural
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: There are two girls who are in training to become Miko at the Tema Shrine: Matoi Sumeragi and Yuma Kusanagi. Matoi Sumeragi lived with her grandparents on her father’s side because her mother left her since she was young, until the second year of junior high school when she finally was able to live with her father since three months ago. Matoi yearns to live a simple life. Yuma Kusanagi is the daughter of a family who lives at the shrine and is expected to become the next Miko. She knows that her ancestor used Taimakou, a technique to exorcise evil spirits and invites Matoi to challenge the ritual called Kamikagari using the skill of Taimakou. One day after school on the way to the shrine, the two girls go to meet Yuma’s parents, but discover that they have fallen in pain. Shingo, who is Matoi’s father, and a police officer involved in investigating the case, discover a man giving off an unusual aura. To stop this man, Yuma calls out Kamikagari, but something happens to Matoi. The girl who yearns for a simple life has a power to exorcise evil spirits? In order to get her simple life back, she goes on a task to exorcise evil spirits.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Well it’s an original series, which White Fox seems to be awfully better at considering their recent miserable track record.

Vantage: It’s something unusual from White Fox, but I don’t blame them. Gochiusa gives them the credentials to do anything involving cute girls, and after working on the sheer despair and suffering of Re:Zero for six months, I’d also want to stay as far away from anything dark as I possibly can.

Berry: Wow, another magical girl show! This one seems cute and unique so I’ll watch this one too.

Nikolita: Another magical girl show?

Charibo: I can feel my soul leaving my earthly body. Release me from the paiiiin.

Oki: I don’t really like the art style of this. And if I have to hear another ‘girl who yearns for a simple life’ summary in the next 6000 years it will be too soon.

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Stella no Mahou

Animation Company:  Silver Link.
Website: http://magicofstella.com/
Genre:  Comedy, School, Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Tamaki Honda, a new high school student joins a doujin game development circle.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: … Nah.

Vantage: I’m definitely watching this. It’s standard Silver Link fare, meaning it can’t possibly not be cute. Stella no Mahou sounds like the most adorable name ever.

Berry: No thanks.

Nikolita: I’m really torn by this one. It’s cute, but I don’t know if I like it enough to blog it. It’s a neat idea though!

Charibo: I can feel all my internal organs telling me they won’t handle this…. I should stay away from this.

Oki: I think this has been done very well before so I’m interested to see if it will do better, but I certainly won’t be covering it.

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Tiger Mask W

Animation Company: Toei Animation
Website: http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/tigermask_w/
Genre: Action, Drama, Shounen, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary:  In “The Tiger’s Hole,” the behind-the-scenes organization of the revived wresting world, two young wrestlers take a stand. One of those fighters has inherited the training facility and mask of a tiger that Naoto Itō left at the foot of Mount Fuji. The other fighter has been victorious at fierce competitions since entering The Tiger’s Hole, and has obtained the black Tiger Mask. A Tiger Mask that walks down the path of light, and a Tiger Mask that walks down the path of shadow. Neither of them have ever seen each other’s face… In the ring, the two are fated rivals, but their goals are the same: “Crush The Tiger’s Hole!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I don’t think I will be into this.

Vantage: No thanks.

Berry: Hmm…I’m not sure if I can get into this. But a wrestling anime itself is interesting to see, I just don’t like wrestling.

Nikolita: Wrestling? Pass.

Charibo: Is it a remake of the 1969 version? I’m going to check this one out… only because the original is 100 episodes long.

Oki: I don’t really dig the style.

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Time Bokan 24

Animation Company: Tatsunoko Production
Website: http://www.ytv.co.jp/timebokan24/
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Mecha
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: A new TV series in the Time Bokan franchise. Tatsunoko also revealed the anime’s story. It will center on Tokio, a junior high student living in the present time who is suddenly made a member of the 24th century’s Space-Time Administration Bureau. Immediately, he learns that the history he has learned in the textbooks is wrong, and there is a more interesting version of history where the peerless beauty Cleopatra is actually the comic duo of Cleo and Patra, Momotarō is more of an ogre than actual ogres. Together with his teammate Karen, they use the 24 Bokan Mecha to search for the True History.
The Bokan Mecha will be able to transform and combine. The villains in the story include Bimajo, Tsubuyakki, and Suzukki, who are employed by History Paradise, the world’s largest textbook company, to keep history as it was written in the textbooks.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: The what franchise? This is the first I have heard of it.

Vantage: I’d rather not.

Berry: The what?

Nikolita: Neat concept, but no thanks.

Charibo: Mecha, Mecha, no.

Oki: I dislike what they have done to history already. How is a comedy duo more interesting than freakin Cleopatra????

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Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru

Animation Company: Doga Kobo
Website: http://touken-hanamaru.jp/
Genre: Fantasy
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The year is 2205. The “historical revisionists” have begun attacks on the past in their plot to change history. The Saniwa, who have been charged with protecting history, can imbue life into objects. Strongest among these are the Touken Danshi. The story centers around their cheerful lives.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2 | PV 3

Team Impression

Eva: I am not too sure about this one… I am perplexed alright.

Vantage: I can predict, with almost complete accuracy (unless another Konosuba pulls off an upset) that this will top all sales charts for the season, zura. If there’s a franchise with as rabid a fanbase as Kancolle has (albeit female) it is Touken Ranbu. In fact, this is basically a gender-swapped version of Kancolle. I shit you not, I haven’t the least desire to watch this but girls in Japan love this so much that money will be growing on trees at Doga Kobo for the next three months, zura. Speaking of which, Kancolle second season when?

Berry: All I know about Touken Ranbu is that the boys are cute and that this series is popular as hell so that means I need to see this!

Nikolita: So we have two shows about changing history this season.

Charibo: I don’t know this… but this is kinda interesting…

Oki: I feel very. . .conflicted? Vantage is right but the premise seems strange.

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TRICKSTER: Edogawa Rampo “Shounen Tantei-dan” yori

Animation Company: TMS Entertainment x Shin-Ei Animation
Website: http://trickster-project.com/anime/
Genre: Mystery
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The time period is the 2030s. Before the mysterious detective Kogorou Akechi, the Boys’ Detective Team is assembled. Their actions have led to the resolution of various small and large incidents. One day, team member Kensuke Hanasaki meets a mysterious boy named Yoshio Kobayashi. Kobayashi, who has an undying body because of an “unidentified fog,” wishes his own death and refuses contact with others. Hanasaki takes an interest in Kobayashi and invites him to join the Boys’ Detective Team. The encounter eventually leads them to the connection between the criminal nicknamed the “Fiend with Twenty Faces” and Kogorou Akechi. The fate of the two begins to move…
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Not feeling this one.

Vantage: I liked Ranpo Kitan (at least everything up to its last arc) so I might try this out if I have the time.

Berry: This one looks really cool! I’m not sure whether I’ll cover this one though.

Nikolita: Pass!

Charibo: Akechi must be, after Holmes the most over-used detective ever. I’ve never read an actual Ranpo Edogawa book but I think I’ll do this, instead of watching the show.

Oki: the art, the art though, I can’t tell if it’s good or bad and what even is this?!

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Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari

Animation Company: LIDENFILMS
Website: http://www.udonnokuni-anime.jp/
Genre: Fantasy, Seinen, Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 9, 2016
Summary: Souta Tawara is a web designer working in Tokyo. When he visits his family’s Udon place in his hometown Kagawa Prefecture, he discovers a young boy. Upon confronting the boy, Souta soon learns his secret and decides to quit his job in order to take care of the boy, Poko. The daily adventures of the two slowly enfold as Poco energetically navigates his way through Kagawa, the “Udon Kingdom,” along with Souta.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: This story is going to make me cry, I am sure of it.

Vantage: I still haven’t Amaama to Inazuma, but this looks kind of similar. How much fantasy will there be though?

Berry: This looks so sweet! Like Eva, I’ll probably cry. T_T

Nikolita: Is the boy an orphan or something? It looks cute but pass.

Charibo: Another single parent x cute girl show? Oh boy… sure it looks cute, but I’m not really interested in cute girls. Give me muscles, where are the muscles?

Oki: I think I will pass, it looks adorable but it’s not necessarily my cup of tea.

Possible Bloggers: Eva

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Uta no☆Prince-sama♪ Maji Love Legend Star

Animation Company: A-1 Pictures
Website: http://www.utapri.tv/
Genre:  Comedy, Harem, Music, Romance, Shoujo
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Fourth Season of Uta no☆Prince-sama♪’s
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at screenings at Toho Cinemas Scala on September 22, 24, and 25, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin in October, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: … After the bullshit of “Season 3” (it doesn’t even deserve to be considered a season, it should have been a bunch of OVAs) I am at my last straw with Utapri. They have three episodes to convince me this series is worth my time, so they better hit the ground running and pick up right where we left off. Do not waste any time on pointless introductions, WE KNOW THE GOD DAMN CHARACTERS AND THEIR PERSONALITIES, WE DON’T NEED AN ENTIRE FIRST EPISODE (NOT EVEN HALF!!!) DEVOTED TO THAT FOR A FOURTH TIME. I SWEAR TO GOD, I WILL FLIP IF THAT DO THAT AGAIN! God damn it, I just want this season to be good.

Vantage: Why is this allowed?

Berry: LMAO I HATE MYSELF FOR STILL WATCHING THIS.

Nikolita: Haven’t seen anything from this series, no interest.

Charibo: Again? Another one? Oh okay, guess they want to exploit the Uta no Prince-sama franchise as long as they can. But anyway it’s cool to see Red hair happy guy and Blond Shota again. I forgot their names… sorry.

Oki: Look it’s more idol boys!!

Possible Bloggers: Eva

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ViVid Strike!

Animation Company: Seven Arcs Pictures
Website: http://vivid-strike.com/
Genre: Music
Airing Date: October 1, 2016
Summary: The tagline of the anime is “Thou shalt not be afraid, I am with you.”
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: I am seriously behind in this series. I haven’t even first the first god damn season.

Vantage: I assume this is long-awaited second season to ViViD? If so, I’ll continue where I left off. I’m just finding it really weird how there’s been so little transparency to any new additions to the Nanoha franchise lately, a great example being the supposedly long-deceased third movie.

Berry: This is Nanoha, right? Never got into Nanoha so nope.

Nikolita: Not sure if I will blog it but I might watch it.

Charibo: Pass

Oki: I feel no interest whatsoever!

Possible Bloggers: Vantage

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Watashi ga Motete Dousunda

Animation Company: Brain’s Base
Website: http://betsufure.net/special/watamote/
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo, Harem
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Kae Serinuma is a second year high schooler and an avid fujoshi who secretly ships her classmates, Igarashi-kun and Nanashima-kun. The death of her favorite anime character causes her to become stressed—and loses weight rapidly. Now that Serinuma has become an attractive girl to her classmates, her snarky kouhai Shinomiya-kun, and her senpai Mutsumi, how is she going to deal with them …with her constant BL-filled, fujoshi mind?!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at a screening at Science Hall on September 19, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin in October, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: I don’t know, it has a lot of hype around it. Maybe, maybe not?

Vantage: So she’s suddenly more attractive after rapidly losing weight? Because her waifu died?

Berry: The premise sounds icky.

Nikolita: I will definitely be watching this.

Charibo: Looks to me like a shoujo wanting to be different from all the other ones but who’s going to end up generic as well. I’ll see how it turns out but I’m a bit skeptical. Also nice message show, the guys are only interested in her after she loses some weight? Oh mama this is going to be fun.

Oki: I SHOTGUNNED THIS IN ENGLISH A YEAR AGO, HELLO THERE KISS HIM NOT ME!!!! 

Possible Bloggers: OKI

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WWW.Working!!

Animation Company: A-1 Pictures
Website: http://working-www.com/
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Airing Date: October 1, 2016
Summary: Daisuke Higashida is a serious first-year student at Higashizaka High School. He lives a peaceful everyday life even though he is not satisfied with the family who doesn’t laugh at all and makes him tired. However, his father’s company goes bankrupt one day, and he can no longer afford allowances, cellphone bills, and commuter tickets. When his father orders him to take up a part-time job, Daisuke decides to work at a nearby family restaurant in order to avoid traveling 15 kilometers to school by bicycle.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2
Note: Episode 1 will be previewed at a screening at Iino Hall on September 4, 2016. Regular broadcasting will begin on October 1, 2016.

Team Impression

Eva: Unfortunitely could never get into Working, period.

Vantage: I haven’t watched the previous seasons.

Berry: Where 👏 the 👏 fuck 👏 is 👏 my 👏 second 👏 season 👏 of 👏 Servant x Service?! 👏

Nikolita: Say whaaat?

Charibo: Did they add a “W” every time there’s a new season or is this just me?

Oki: I never really caught onto the Working craze.

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Yuri!!! on ICE

Animation Company: MAPPA
Website: http://yurionice.com/
Genre: Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The show’s story revolves around Yuuri Katsuki, who carried all of Japan’s hopes on his shoulders to win at the Gran Prix Finale ice skating competition, but suffered a crushing defeat. He returns home to Kyushu and half feels like he wants to retire, and half feels like he wants to continue ice skating. With those mixed feelings swirling inside him, he confines himself inside his parents house. Suddenly the five-time consecutive world championship ice skater Victor Nikiforov appears before him, and along with him is Yuri Plisetsky, a young Russian figure skater who is already defeating his seniors. Victor and both Yuris take up the challenge on an unprecedented Gran Prix series.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: *O* Ooooohhh Figure Skating <3 <3 <3 The animation looks so pretty too~ I hope this will be good!

Vantage: If there weren’t so many bishies I might have been more interested.

Berry: tOne of my favorite things to watch during the Winter Olympics is figure skating so I’m SO looking forward to this. The animation looks fantastic and it looks like it’s really going to capture the beauty and elegance of figure skating and….AHHHH!!!

Nikolita: Sports so no thanks. Looks pretty though! A little retro-ish?

Charibo: Yuri on Ice ? More like Yaoi on Ice heh… I’m so sorry, I know everyone already made that joke but I just can’t help it… Anyway, I felt in love with this when I saw the first PV so I decided to shotgun it. I’m all hyped about this.

Oki: Oh my god, how beautiful. A sports anime I can get behind @o@

Possible Bloggers: Charibo

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Anitore! XX [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Rising Force
Website: http://anime-training.com/
Genre: Comedy, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Five idol candidates show the audience ways of enjoying physical training.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Oh look what got a sequel (never watched it and and never will).

Vantage: I don’t remember this ever existing in the past.

Berry: Never watched this.

Nikolita: Pass.

Charibo: I don’t wanna…

Oki: I kind of feel like echoing Charibo here.

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Ao Oni ~The Animation~ [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Studio Deen
Website: N/A
Genre: Horror
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: A mansion away from the village, which no one lives, is rumored to have a ghost appearing. Hiroshi visits the mansion with his classmates Takurou, Takeshi, and Mika, and gets attacked by a mysterious creature named Ao Oni. Will they be able to get out of the mansion while solving various puzzles, or… will they become crazy and just live in this mansion with an Ao Oni like that?! The daring lives of the four being played by Ao Oni starts now.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Horror + TV Short… I considered it for a moment, but then I said, NAHHHHHH.

Vantage: Will there be an Aka Oni?

Berry: Looks more cute than scary.

Nikolita: No thanks!

Charibo: This looks scary and not in a good way.

Oki: I LOVE THIS SERIES YES

Possible Bloggers: Oki

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Bishoujo Yuugi Unit Crane Game Girls 2 [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Kyotoma
Website: http://cranegale.com/
Genre: Comedy
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Second season of Bishoujo Yuugi Unit Crane Game Girls.
The series follows three girls aspiring to become idols while also working part time at a game center. Little do they know that, in reality, they are gathered by a mysterious organization to protect the Earth from a large meteorite.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Sorry I didn’t watch the first one.

Vantage: How often do we get a TV short that’s actually worth watching?

Berry: No

Nikolita: ?????

Charibo: Non, non, non et non. ME ALIVE, NEVER!

Oki: I feel like anime doesn’t understand me sometimes.

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Gakuen Handsome [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Team YokkyuFuman
Website: http://penet.co.jp/animehandsome/
Genre: Comedy, Parody, School, Shounen Ai
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: The school love story is set at Baramon High School, a private boys’ school for the prefecture’s most elite. The protagonist is a seventeen year old boy who transfers into the school and meets various major players on campus, such as the outlaw teacher, the soccer captain, and a childhood friend whom the protagonist has not seen for seven years. The school presents opportunities for friendship, love and conflict, and changes are now bound to happen in the main character’s life.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Now this is going to be wild. I mean, LOOK HOW FABULOUS THEY ARE!

Vantage: What does it feel like having a murder weapon attached to your face?

Berry: DORITO FACE-SENPAI!

Nikolita: Oh god no  x___x

Charibo: This is my reason to live. Look at those chins! They are sure looking sharp… aha. Too bad I can’t play the visual novel… I would love too… Anyway Gakuen Handsome is my inspiration, the art is fabulous, I wish I was this talented… life sucks… By the way, there’s already some characters songs available on youtube I recommend checking those out… they are breathtaking. Like this one. Come on, don’t be afraid and click on that link, your life will be changed forever.

Oki: Their faces will haunt my dreams, skewer my nightmares, invade the crevices of my mind and destroy all I hold dear. . . 

Possible Bloggers: Charibo

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Mahou Shoujo Nante Mouiidesukara. 2 [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Pine Jam
Website: http://mouiidesukara.com/
Genre: Comedy, Magic
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Second season of Mahou Shoujo Nante Mou Ii Desukara.
Yuzuka Hanami is a young, carefree girl who lives the most ordinary life imaginable. Although her father works around the clock and her mother is rarely home, she still enjoys herself and strives to be an excellent student. Miton, on the other hand, is an alien life-form with the ability to transform his master into a magical girl, a warrior who fights evil wherever it may appear. However, there are not as many enemies as there used to be, so Miton has been out of work for a while. Starving and homeless, he has taken up residence in a pile of garbage. As Yuzuka walks past him one day, Miton seizes the opportunity to offer his services to the young girl. Yuzuka reluctantly agrees, but when she transforms into a magical girl and discovers that her outfit is a swimsuit, she begins to have second thoughts about what she has gotten herself into!
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Never bothered with the first season. And never will.

Vantage: It’s got a cute art style?

Berry: Ew not this one again.

Nikolita: “A young, carefree girl” who changes into a swimsuit to fight evil? Ick. No way.

Charibo: HEY! IS THAT THE SWIMSUIT MAGICAL GIRL AGAIN?! They got a second season? Oh god…

Oki: I refuse.

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Okusama ga Seitokaichou!+! [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Seven
Website: http://www.dreamcreation.co.jp/okusama/
Genre: School, Comedy, Ecchi, Romance
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: High school freshman Hayato Izumi’s hopes of becoming class president are dashed after losing to Ui Wakana, a beautiful girl who promises to lift all restrictions on campus romance. After the student council meeting, Ui arrives at Hayato’s home and announces that she will become his wife due to an agreement that their parents made during their childhood.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Pretend that I’m not here.

Vantage: I remember this! I tried out the first season because Ayachi was going to be in it, and stayed because it turned out to be kind of cute. I’ll keep going.

Berry: Ugh

Nikolita: Too young, too young, no no no no.

Charibo: Sounds like a Nisekoi rip off…

Oki: Oh I’ve never seen an anime where a girl is supposed to be someone’s wife from childhood or anything I mean that is not a completely common premise of anime. Ever. there is NOT AN ANIME LIKE THAT ALL OF YOU BETTER WATCH THIS!!

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SOUL BUSTER [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Studio Pierrot
Website: http://soulbuster.jp/
Genre: Action, Samurai
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Soul Buster is about a boy named Son Shin who lives in the present time. He breaks a seal in his dream and erases the past known as the Sangokushi period. Without knowing why, he travels back in time and gets involved with the Sangokushi timeline.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Stealth Mode On – I’m sorry I never liked TV-Shorts…

Vantage: So it’s got an actual plot, and yet each episode will only be a couple of minutes long?

Berry: Ooh, this one actually looks really cool!

Nikolita: I wish I liked the samurai genre more, this one looks like it might be decent.

Charibo: I thought it was about Soul Eater when I saw the announcement… I’m disappointed…

Oki: I was excited because awesome action girl, but it’s a short.

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Teekyuu 8 [TV SHORT]

Animation Company: Millepensee
Website: http://te-kyu.com/
Genre: Comedy, Shounen, Sports
Airing Date: October 2016
Summary: Eighth season of the Teekyuu series.
Trailer: PV 1 | PV 2

Team Impression

Eva: Wow they are now on their 8th Season… can it be called a season???

Vantage: I think it’s time to stop now.

Berry: Why…

Nikolita: Pass!

Charibo: What the…

Oki: I don’t understand!!!

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Overall Thoughts

Eva: (Got bored of my color, decided to switch it up!) Ah time flies by so fast, it’s autumn already! I never pictured fall to be a musical season, but boy there are quite a bit of music shows going on. Music and Idol Lovers will be digging what this season has to offer, but alas let’s up they actually deliver- you know, THE ROMANCE (if it’s included in the genre). Other than that there are a couple of heart-warming shows that will probably make me cry, like 3-Gatsu no Lion and Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari! I am looking forward to Shuumatsu no Izetta, continueing Gundam Tekketsu S2 (frankly speaking: I AM NOT READY FOR THIS) and am slightly dreading Utapri S4. I told myself I won’t waste any time with this series anymore if they don’t pick up exactly where they left off. Overall the season doesn’t look too shabby, but it certainly feels like a lacklustre conclusion to the 2016 season.

Vantage: Fall feels kind of underwhelming this year. Maybe it’s because there seem to be more sports-oriented stuff and series catering to fujoshis than there normally are. Heavyweights to watch out for include Shuumatsu no Izetta, Sangatsu no Lion and the long-awaited sequel to Hibike! Euphonium, as well as maybe Occultic;Nine if it lives up to its pedigree. Fune wo Amu potentially feels like a sleeper hit too. Both Re:Zero and Rewrite will be ending, so I’ll have the capacity to blog all three of Hibike! Euphonium, ViViD Strike! and Brave Witches, none of which should be surprising picks (and all three have ostensibly yuri elements, come to think of it). If time allows, I’ll try out Luger Code 1951 as well. Let’s see how things go.

Berry: Aaahaha…I signed up for a lot of shows, and I still have Jojo. A lot of magical girls and music shows, which I love. There are actually quite a bit that I’m interested in, and I’m actually not too sure that I’m going to blog all the shows that I signed up for since I’m starting my senior year of university. And trying to keep up with all the shows I want to just watch will be tough too, just like with the summer shows. But this season looks like it’ll be fun to watch. Also, there’s like…no fanservice harem shows. IS ANIME SAVED?

Nikolita: After picking up four shows last season and finishing off with Endride, I’m definitely going into this season with the intention of blogging fewer shows. There are a couple I’d ordinarily consider trying but I don’t think I’d like them enough to pick them up, and then if I like them I’d have to keep going with them, so it’s easier to just limit myself from the start. This season looks like a nice blend  of romance and books, which is me personified. Watashi ga Motete Dousunda in particular will end up being my guilty pleasure this season, I suspect, and I for sure want to catch the first few episodes to see if it’s any good. Damn my reverse harem-loving shipper heart!

Charibo: Surprisingly enough, there’s only a couple of shows I’m interested in this season. I’m especially looking forward to Yuri!! on Ice, because sports anime is awesome and the animation looks gorgeous and also Gakuen Handsome (I don’t think I need to explain why I’m interested, this is clearly the AOTY). I’m also considering blogging about Natsume Yuujinchou which is one of my favorite franchises ever but I don’t know if I’ll manage to make entertaining and interesting reviews about it. Finally, there’s Haikyuu!! S3 of course, but I’m still salty about the number of episodes… Only 10 is not enough at all! So yeah, that’s probably the shows I’ll end up blogging about… and aside from the male idol shows I don’t think I’ll watch many things because everything feels “meh” to me.

Oki: I am excited for this season solely to finally see Kiss Him Not Me, aka Watashi Ga Motete Dousunda. The manga is hilarious and beautiful and while the premise seemed wonky at first, reading the manga every character grew and seemed to find a genuine place of love for the main character in their heart. The tentative nature of the show won me over and now I’m ecstatic to see what it will become! On top of that there are a few other interesting shows I hope to share, and of course Aoi Oni. If you need any background into that even you tubers like Markiplier played Let’s Plays of the game, but it is a fun experience on its own. Ugh, it should be a good season! (but Lord bless me all the meguca moe shows..)